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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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